Black Diamond
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G#m
Out on the street for a living
E C#m G#m
Picture's only begun
E G#m
Got you under their thumb
Hit it
G#m F# E F#
G#m
Out on the streets for a living
E F#
Picture's only begun
G#m
Your day is sorrow and madness
E F#
Got you under their thumb
E F# G#m
Whoo, black diamond
E F# G#m
Whoo, black diamond
G#m
Darkness will fall on the city
E F#
It seems to follow you too
G#m
And though you don't ask for pity
E F#
There's nothin' that you can do, no, no
E F# G#m
Whoo, black diamond
E F# G#m
Whoo, black diamond
G#m
Out on the street for a living
E F# G#m
Picture's only begun
G#m
Your day is sorrow and madness
E F#
Got you under their thumb
E F# G#m
Whoo, black diamond
E F# G#m
Whoo, black diamond
How to play Black Diamond
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.